Many National Law Universities have started the NRI admissions 2026. NLIU Bhopal recently released its NRI admission notification 2026. Candidates interested in NRI or NRI-sponsored seats must carefully review the admission process and seat matrix for each NLU separately. It must be noted that all NLUs will conduct their CLAT NRI admissions 2026 separately. Each of the NLUs have their own reservation policy and seat matrix for NRI, NRI Sponsored and Foreign Nationals. In this article, we dive deep into the seat matrix and fees of each NLU.
This Story also Contains
NLU | NRI/NRI Sponsored | Foreign Nationals | Admission Status |
- | 15 | Not started | |
- | - | - | |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 18 | - | Started |
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 9 | - | Started |
WBNUJS Kolkata ( BA LLB) | 20 | 2 | Not started |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 10 | 2 | Not started |
16 | - | Not started | |
8 | 2 | Started | |
16 | 5 | Started | |
- | - | Not started | |
16 | 4 | Not started | |
5 | - | Not started | |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 5 | - | Not started |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | Not started | ||
6 | 2 | Not started | |
NLU Odisha (BA LLB) | 10 | 4 | Not started |
NLU Odisha (BBA LLB) | 5 | 2 | Not started |
- | - | Not started | |
- | - | Not started | |
12 | Not Started | ||
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB) | 3 | - | Started |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BCom LLB) | 3 | - | Started |
20 | Started | ||
MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
MNLU Aurangabad- (BA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | 18 | Not started | |
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB (Hons) | 9 | Not started | |
NLU Name | Fee NRI | Tuition Fee As per official brochure | Currency Type | Fees Type |
WBNUJS NRI/S BA LLB | Rs. 507,570 | 53530 | USD | Total |
WBNUJS NRI/S (BSC LLB) From 2023 | Rs. 528,930 | 53530 | USD | Total |
NLIU Bhopal BA LLB | US$ 10,000/- (excluding hostel fees) | 10000 | US$ | Per Year |
NLIU Bhopal BSC LLB (Marks vs rank available) | 10000 | US$ | Per Year | |
Rs.634600/- | 12,60,000 | RS | Per Year | |
HNLU Raipur | USD 6000.00 plus INR 1,10,000.00 | US $6000+Rs.1,15,000.00 | USD and RS | Per Year |
14500 USD | ₹1,40,000 + 12,500 USD + 2,000 USD (including Mess Charges) | USD and RS | Per Year | |
RMLNLU Lucknow | USD 10,000 + INR 1 Lakh | $10000 + INR 80,000 per Annum+20000 one time | USD and RS | Per Year |
NLUO Odisha - OCI | USD 6000.00 plus per annum (Tuition fee) | 6,600 | USD | Per Year |
NLUO Odisha - NRIS | 6,600 | USD | Per Year | |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Rs. 4,30,000/- pa (EHF) p.a | Per Year | ||
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Per Year |
Here is a general overview of how the admissions to NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates are carried out:
Register and appear for CLAT 2026 exam: Candidates must have a valid score for admission as an NRI or NRI-sponsored candidate to get admission under this quota in any of the NLUs.
Check eligibility of each NLU - Before applying, candidates must carefully check the detailed eligibility criteria of each NLU for NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates.
Visit NLU’s website - Each NLU offering NRI and NRI-sponsored seats will release a separate notification for admission. Browse NLUs websites separately for NRI and NRI-sponsored admission notification 2026.
Apply for NLU NRI admissions 2026: Each NLU has a separate application process. Candidates must visit the NLU’s website and apply for NRI admissions as per the specified merit list.
On Question asked by student community
Yes, you can switch from one college to another to a CLAT college through the entrance test. However, it is important to note that you will have to start from year 1 rather than transferring directly into the second or third year. Some of the top
CLAT participating colleges
here.
Here you can check out the top
NLUs offering admission into 3-year LLB
with and without CLAT exam:
1. NLSIU Bengaluru for LLB programme through NLSAT.
2. NLU Odisha and NLU Visakhapatnam offer admission into the 3-year LLB course through their own admission process.
3. CNLU Patna
Yes, for CLAT preparation, building a reading habit daily is a good approach. You can read the daily newspapers like The Hindu and The Indian Express. While going for Animal Farm by George Orwell, Word power Made Easy by Norma Lewis for novel comprehension.
Yes, you can elevate your law entrance journey with Careers360’s CLAT mock test PDF free download link given below:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-mock-test
The CLAT 2027 application form will open in the first week of August 2026. While the exam will be held on the first or second Sunday of December 2026.
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Ranked #1 Law School in India & South Asia by QS- World University Rankings | Merit cum means scholarships | Applications Closing Soon
Excellent curriculum; an impressive range of electives, besides core law courses. Up to 100% merit scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis
North India's Largest Educational Group | NIRF Ranked 87 | NAAC A+ Grade | Highest Package 1.6 Cr | Application Deadline: 20th May’26
Admissions open for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.B Program (3 Years) | School of Law, MRU ranked No. 1 in Law Schools of Excellence in India by GHRDC (2023)
Law Admissions Open 2026 | #2nd in India by The World University Rankings for Innovation | 200+ Collaborations | 700+ Industry Recruiters